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Guilty!

12 September 2007 Ibyang Sanchez 3 Comments Category: Charmed Life of a Mrs

Edsa Dos, January 2001 (source:wikipedia)

I was there in Edsa Dos. I was there twice, first was during a long lunch break from work and second was on that Friday night when everyone from all walks of life gathered to fight for what they believed in. After six years, the Erap verdict is out.

Guilty on the charge of plunder.
Not guilty on the charge of perjury.
Sentenced to reclusion perpetua.
First President of the Philippines to be convicted.

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On a personal note:
Husband and I haven’t been emailing for the past couple days because he’s busy with his company’s ongoing exhibit in Dubai. So I was touched when he texted me this afternoon saying “Guilty si Erap…”. I know that this is not the most romantic text ever (hehehe) but I’m touched by his thoughtfulness. Ganito kasi yun, when my husband is doing something really important at work like launching of new product, exhibits, coming up with a company catalogue, etc. I never bother him and I never expect him to email me back or text me back. When it comes to his career, I support him by taking a backseat sometimes because I understand how he works as an artist. So when he unexpectedly texted me about Erap, I was touched because in the midst of him being busy, he even remembered to text me that news. He knows that those kind of news are things that I really care to know about. When I read his text message, I just laughed and said “he really knows me well.” And it also made me feel that he respect and gives importance to the things I believe in. Something to smile about today.

Being Married, Maintaining Friendships, Having Fun

10 September 2007 Ibyang Sanchez 0 Comments Category: Charmed Life of a Mrs

Sometimes you just have to breathe out and relax. Sometimes you just have to chill. When you’re tired and slowly losing all your energy to even smile, you just have to call your friends and say, “Anyone who wants to have dinner with me?”

The past few weeks were totally exhausting for me. So many things going on at work plus I’ve got familial issues (like my husband’s much awaited visa approval–the waiting is endless and it’s killing me) hanging, so I emailed my girlfriends so we can celebrate the APEC –joke! 😛

I wanted to feel good, happy and worry-free and I’m glad I have girlfriends whose willing to laugh off life’s what-have-yous with me.

You know the email advising a woman getting married to never, EVER, forget your girlfriends? I totally agree with that one. I for one, wouldn’t leave my friends hanging just because I am busy being a wife (that’s why there is such a thing as time management). I’m totally amazed at how my married girlfriends manage to maintain a home and still be there for their friends at the same time. Not everyone can do this, I know so coz I’ve seen lots of married women isolate themselves from friends. I don’t blame them, maybe there are women built that way. But for me, it’s friends who give me additional strength and positivity to carry on everyday. It’s the company of friends that rejuvenates me.

(L to R: Yyoni, Ibyang, Rachelle & Hilda)

Anyway, so last Thursday, we decided to hit Chinatown for dinner. We had four entrees and thought we would never be able to finish them all. But lo and behold, we didn’t have any take aways. We thought we’d be able to bring home some leftover food so that incase we get hungry at Hilda’s place, we’d have something to eat. But we were wrong hehehe. It’s either we were just very hungry because we came from work or we are just matakaw individuals.

After dinner, we decided to celebrate some more by drinking at Hilda’s place! Woohoo! Vodka to the max!

Oh how I missed drinking. It’s been a long long time. So long that I can’t remember the last time I got drunk or even got tipsy. Puro kape sessions kasi lately dahil sa Starbucks eh. And, my alcohol tolerance wasn’t as good as before. After three shots, i got a little dizzy and lost count of shots I’ve dranked. All I knew was that the four of us finished the whole bottle.

But even if I’m tipsy already, I was still able to talk sense. I remember telling my friends about the robbery in our Taytay home and I was able to even answer Yyoni’s question “What’s good about being 30?” But I can’t write down my answers here now coz I forgot hehehe. Basta, all I remembered was Rache and Hilda agreeing to what I said so my answer must have been sensible.

We all ended up happy and red from all the alcohol we consumed but more than anything, I think we were all happy because inspite of all of us being busy with work and personal lives, we were able to be there for each other.

Sober and drunk photos here: Girls Night Out (6 Sept 2007).

I got photographed!

3 September 2007 Ibyang Sanchez 4 Comments Category: Charmed Life of a Mrs, Photography

This was my first crack at modelling! hehehe. Just kidding 😛 I was just very fortunate to have talented friends who can make me look ‘acceptable’ in photos 🙂

Now about the dog (he’s cute!), no I can’t mention his name because I don’t even know what it is. We were at the park right? The group on the other table brought their cutie little pet dog with them. Fred (our pseudo photoshoot director, naks!) told me to sit on the grass at doon daw ako mag-emote, when all of a sudden, the dog sat infront of me and stayed for a couple of minutes. Yay! I have a lot to thank for for that dog, if not for him, I wouldn’t feel comfortable infront of erick’s and larry’s cameras. So thank you doggie!

Special thanks to Erick and Larry for letting me share the photos on my websites!!!!

More photos here, please click: Photoshoot at Bicentennial Park

Castle Hill Heritage Park

2 September 2007 Ibyang Sanchez 0 Comments Category: Charmed Life of a Mrs, Photography

Celebrated Father’s Day (yup, Father’s day here in Australia is every first Sunday of September) with my Tita’s family friends at the Castle Hill Heritage Park today.

There were more or less 15 families that got together today to honor the Dads of each family.

The Dads enjoyed an afternoon of food, drinks and laughter while playing poker.

As for me, I had a relaxing afternoon catching up with my cousins, lying on the grass and communing with nature.

Lying on the grass made me very very lazy. For days, I’ve been looking forward to this event coz I planned to walked around the park and explore the place but I ended up lying on the grass, looking at the blue sky and trees hovering above me. But it never stopped me from taking photos though.

(1st photo: I was lying on my back and saw these trees hovering over me; 2nd photo: I looked on my side and saw someone’s shoe with trees at the background)

For more photos, please click here: Castle Hill Heritage Park

Best Nights of My Life (Tagged by Ann)

30 August 2007 Ibyang Sanchez 0 Comments Category: Charmed Life of a Mrs

Rule: Name five of the best nights of your life and then tag four people.

Night #1:
January 2002 – Me and my cousins at Port Stephens (Newcastle), in one room, with vodka and playing cards. At exactly 11pm, we got bored and decided to dive into the swimming pool.

Night #2:

I can’t remember the date, but the year was 2000 (gosh, I’m not even sure–Armi, help!) I was with Armi, Mabel & Rizza in Baguio. It was one of the best times we’ve had together. Loud drunken laughter, pouring out of our heart and soul, kalokohan to the max!

Night #3:
December 14, 2002 – The first time my husband told me he loved me. There was something about the way he said it that it seemed so unconditional, not asking for a reply, not ending the statement with a question mark (or something to that effect), which made me feel his sincerity.

Night #4:
October 16, 2005 – My first night here in Sydney as an immigrant. When I arrived here, I was reeling with so much emotions. I was very heartbroken to be away from my parents and Chris and my life in the Phils, doubtful if my decision to leave was right, scared and insecure because I was out of my comfort zone. And yet, I also felt very hopeful and faithful believing that things will gradually be alright, that given the pain, i know in my heart, i made the right decision. At that moment when I was in so much despair, I felt my strength and positivity is greater than any adversity I will ever face.

Night #5:
January 20, 2007 – The night I made my parents proud by marrying a good man at the right age.

My turn to tag: Armi, Corie, Mama Jules & Enchie.